I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
Well, I know some people aren't huge fans of Mail In Rebates, but this one is a killer deal. And I should know. I just bought myself a brand new notebook computer and am now in that painful position of buying brand new software. Lots of it. [more]
If you're like me, the closest you get to hacking anything is when you are allowed to carve the turkey at Thanksgiving. But lately, I've been inspired to learn how to do all those techy things that my nerdy friends seem so good at. [more]
Fuel prices may be going down, but for some motorists fuel prices never went up. Over 8,000 motorists in the St. Cloud, MN area are paying an average of $.50 to $1.50 less per gall
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss is really three small books in one.
The first thing Ferriss does is make the case that you ought to figure out exactly what you want to do, and then arrang [more]
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Can a Robot Called Digit Really Help You Save More?
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How to Invest If You're Worried About a Stock Market Crash
Market fear is hard to shake. If you're afraid a crash is coming, you should keep on investing; here's how.
18 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Your Dutch Oven
You registered for one as a wedding gift, and it's sat in the cupboard ever since. Dust off your Dutch oven and taste what it can do!
Why Now Is The Time To Buy A Business
Nobody their right mind would want to buy a small business in this economy. Would they?
The 5 Best Trekking Poles
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18 Ways to Make Old Things Seem New
Old stuff — we all have so much of it. Whether it's clothing, furniture, or something else, try one of these techniques to make it seem totally new.
7 Frugal Myths Debunked
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5 Easy Ways to Add $50 to Your Pocket
Hey, we'd all like some extra cash. Try these five simple tricks, each of which can make your wallet $50 fatter.
Do You Need a Disaster Survival Kit?
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
6 Ways You're Wearing Out Your Furnace Too Soon
You don't want your furnace to break down in the dead of winter. Here's how you might be wearing it out too soon.
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Well, I know some people aren't huge fans of Mail In Rebates, but this one is a killer deal. And I should know. I just bought myself a brand new notebook computer and am now in that painful position of buying brand new software. Lots of it. [more]
Hack a Mac!
If you're like me, the closest you get to hacking anything is when you are allowed to carve the turkey at Thanksgiving. But lately, I've been inspired to learn how to do all those techy things that my nerdy friends seem so good at. [more]
Ask the readers: What charities do you give to?
My last post on giving made me think a bit about... well, giving. [more]
The Straight Talk on Working From Home
Working from home has its perks, but it's definitely not for everyone. Learn the truth, and then decide if you REALLY want to work from home.
The Bank of Gasoline
Fuel prices may be going down, but for some motorists fuel prices never went up. Over 8,000 motorists in the St. Cloud, MN area are paying an average of $.50 to $1.50 less per gall
Book Review: The 4-Hour Workweek
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss is really three small books in one. The first thing Ferriss does is make the case that you ought to figure out exactly what you want to do, and then arrang [more]
6 Ways to Ease Your Parents Into Assisted Living
Mom and dad took care of you — now it's your turn. If moving your parents into assisted living is right for them, take steps to make it stress free.